Joo Gwang-deok, Mayor of Namyangju, "Deep Apology for Bribery Case Involving City Senior Officials"

Suspension of the Official's Position... "Will Restore Work Discipline to Prevent Recurrence"

Namyangju City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Joo Gwang-deok, mayor of Namyangju City, expressed deep apologies on the 15th for disappointing 740,000 citizens regarding the bribery case involving a senior city official.

In a press release that day, Mayor Joo stated, "Although the incident occurred during the tenure of the previous mayor, as the head of the city administration, I feel indescribably devastated," adding, "We will thoroughly educate employees and correct work discipline to prevent similar cases from occurring in the future."

He also emphasized, "Regardless of rank or position, if the fairness and integrity of public duties are compromised, strict measures will be taken."

Meanwhile, on the 13th, the Uijeongbu District Court (13th Criminal Division) sentenced A, a Grade 4 public official of Namyangju City indicted for bribery, to six months in prison with a two-year probation and a fine of 6 million won.

The city dismissed A from his position on July 14.

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